Toxicological findings in overdose suicides 2016–21
Autopsies following an overdose suicide often revealed more than one psychoactive medication with addiction potential, in addition to an antidepressant. These medications are used for chronic pain, sleep disturbances, anxiety and depression, as well as to treat substance use.
Authors
- Thomas Clausen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2421-4201)
- Stig Tore Bogstrand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8497-9014)
- Hilde Marie Erøy Edvardsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7532-2416)
- Anna Armika Tussilago Nyman
Institutions
- Forskning.no (Norway) (NO)
- Nasjonalforeningen for Folkehelsen (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening
- Published
- 2025-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4045/tidsskr.23.0836
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Poisoning and overdose treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.51